March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb. I feel that way about the February Jobs Report released 3/10/2023 by the BLS. Top line...

Coming in hot from the finance guy…. In all seriousness, we have a very complex relationship with money. We need money for necessities...

The January jobs number blew economists’ estimates out of the water! With all the talk of Big Tech Layoffs and Interest Rate Increases,...

At the turn of every new year, we tend to reminisce the events of the past year and look forward to what the future holds. I guess...

Having experienced past slow-downs and recessions while working in the staffing industry (since the early 1990’s), well-run independent...

“The labor market is strong but fragmented, with hiring varying sharply by industry and establishment size. Business segments that hired...

The November jobs number beat economists’ estimates and wage gains were exceptionally strong. Unemployment remained steady at 3.7% and...

As 2022 comes to a close, most companies are focused on goal setting for 2023. The economy is still growing, but with high inflation and...

Staffers are natural born salespeople. Whether on the sales or recruiting side, we want to write deals and fill orders. It makes us feel...

The October jobs number beat economists’ estimates. But something seemed off as labor participation fell and the unemployment rate...

Adam Kroner Hardware, La Crosse, Wisconsin has been in business 154 years. That is one hell of an achievement. Countless small (and...

So, is recruiting getting any easier? While last month’s labor participation rate was disappointing (net 57,000 people left the...

By Phyllis Cavallone-Jurek Last Friday, I was lucky to attend St. Mother Theresa of Calcutta’s Living Well Series featuring my good...

The subject of payrolling comes up from time-to-time and many staffers ask if its good business. First, let’s define. Payrolling is the...

The August jobs report had something in it for everybody. The overall job market was still strong but cooling a little. Wage growth,...

Let me open by saying I rarely write about financing as I feel it’s a bit self-servicing. But this issue comes up a lot and cash-flow is...

The hot job market has been a boon for staffers. The popular refrain for the last year: “If you can find the people – you can place...

The Fed is Sooo Wrong As the fed (which was about a year late to the party) continues to aggressively raise rates to tame inflation,...

The latest jobs report was mostly positive on the surface, but if you dive a little deeper, there is some undercurrent that shows a glass...

Ghosting used to refer to abruptly cutting off contact with someone without giving that person any warning or explanation. This has...